Legal internships in Spain

An internship in Spain- your first step towards a cool career

More than a clever way of gaining relevant practical knowledge of the function of a business, legal internships are also frequently identified as the best way to land a full-time job. They form an excellent opportunity to test out your theoretical skill sets, get insights to employer or career paths and extend your professional network. The specific attributes of internships, such as their duration, type, and whether or not they are paid, tend to vary. More than providing valuable and relevant experience, an internship extends your professional network, which may be one of the most valuable currencies in a modern working environment.

Tip: Get started on the application process for your internship by using the Graduateland CV Builder to update your CV. Both your CV and your cover letter should be tailored to the job description.

The essentials of a career in legal

When you are looking for internships in Spain in the legal sector, there are a variety of options available. You could find a job in a law firm specialised in corporate legislation or become part of an in-house law department of a large corporation. The skills needed to work in a legal environment are the ability to multitask, commercial awareness, good drafting skills, strong technical knowledge, a keen eye for detail and good people skills, on top of a legal education background. In Spain the opportunities for a student or recent law graduate are plenty, it is just a matter of finding the right fit for your career ambitions.

Tip: Make sure to do some research on what kind of tasks might await you in the field of legal! That knowledge will make it much easier for you to answer and ask questions in a job interview.

Working and living in Spain

Spain is one of the countries to keep on your watch list for internship opportunities within legal. While the unemployment rate is still one of the highest in the EU, some sectors are growing again and increasing their recruitment - some highly skilled occupations even see a shortage of professionals. These include IT and web development, computing, engineering, finance and consulting.

Roughly 30% to 40% of over 45 million Spanish people live in cities, the biggest being the capital Madrid. Barcelona, the regional capital of Catalunya, is in 2nd place. Barcelona, the regional capital of Catalunya, is in 2nd place. Both of these cities also function as major business and innovation hubs, which are home to an active startup scene as well as bigger corporations. Beyond that, a number of organisations and universities can be found in medium-sized cities such as Bilbao, Valencia, Sevilla or Málaga - so don’t keep your search for legal internships limited to just one city!

Tip: Be aware that the requirements for job applications in Spain may be different from what you are used to. Check the points where you can adapt your CV, cover letter, and communication with employers to local standards.